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Why do African violets develop brown spots on their leaves?
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Water dropping or being left on leaves and water drying in very bright light cause brown spots to develop on the leaves of African violets [Saintpaulia spp]. African violets are very sensitive to light. Any water on the plant's leaf surfaces dries as burned or browned areas because of the magnifying effect of light on moisture.
The gardener's responsibility is twofold:
1. The water must be removed by a very soft tissue.
2. The plant also must be allowed to dry away from bright lights and drafts, both of which are drying and magnifying in their effects.
Any brown spots can't be removed. They represent permanent damage to the plant.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoFrom the interaction between very bright light and water left on leaves African violets [Saintpaulia spp] get brown spots. Specifically, the spots represent areas of permanent damage to the leaf. Water droplets may be there because of a spraying or a watering. But they must be removed ... carefully, with a soft tissue.
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What is 'fertilizer burn' in African violets?
Feeding the plant with too much fertilizer is the cause of 'fertilizer burn' in African violets [Saintpauliaspp].The visual clues to 'fertilizer burn' are found in the young leaves in the center of the crown. The leaves bunch together. Their hairs look brown-tipped, from the fertilizer salts crystallizing on the hairs of the leaves.The gardener's responsibility is as follows:1. Leave the damage as is. African violets are fragile. So the leaves must be allowed to grow out before the damage is removed.2. Flush the soil with warm water, to remove excess fertilizer.3. Wash the center crown with warm water, and dry with a very soft tissue.4. Follow your watering schedule, but with room temperature water, so as to discourage the development of root rot.5. Don't fertilize for four [4] to six [6] weeks.6. Be very conservative and sparing with fertilizer until the damage is gone.
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What seasons do African violets bloom?
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How many hours of light does an African violet need?
African violets are originally from Africa where it is very tropical. Therefore, they need constant moisture but not sitting directly in water all the time or they may rot. Don't let your violet every become bone dry, water again when plant starts to become a little dry on top of the soil. Provide a soil less mix for your African violet plant which would consist of brown (not black) peat moss, vermiculite, white perlite, mix these ingredients equal parts example; one cup of peat moss or African violet mix, one cup vermiculite, one cup perlite. Also, your plant will benefit from 1 Tablespoon of Dolomite Lime per gallon of mix. Mix all together and plant your plant. This will provide your plant with good drainage. Also, don't forget to provide a good fertilizer in the water each time you water. Some good brands are Optimara, Jacks, Miracle Gro. Follow the directions on the bottle. Enough to keep it moist, not soaking wet. As soon as the top of the soil begins to dry out (not bone dry) water again with a weak solution of fertilizer everytime you water. African violets like to be moist most of the time but not soaking wet. Water them completely then let them dry out for a couple of days. Please view the related link below. Give enough water to keep violets moist (not soaking wet) all the time.
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Feeding the plant with too much fertilizer is the cause of 'fertilizer burn' in African violets [Saintpauliaspp].The visual clues to 'fertilizer burn' are found in the young leaves in the center of the crown. The leaves bunch together. Their hairs look brown-tipped, from the fertilizer salts crystallizing on the hairs of the leaves.The gardener's responsibility is as follows:1. Leave the damage as is. African violets are fragile. So the leaves must be allowed to grow out before the damage is removed.2. Flush the soil with warm water, to remove excess fertilizer.3. Wash the center crown with warm water, and dry with a very soft tissue.4. Follow your watering schedule, but with room temperature water, so as to discourage the development of root rot.5. Don't fertilize for four [4] to six [6] weeks.6. Be very conservative and sparing with fertilizer until the damage is gone.
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African Violets need a lot of attention. They are particular about their environment and handling. Being indoor plants, they thrive on a constant temperature, not too hot nor too cold. They need bright, indirect sunlight in order to grow and produce flowers. Direct sunlight will burn their delicate leaves. For watering, they should be watered from a bottom tray, never from the top of the pot. Especially don't get the leaves wet as this will cause molds and kill them. Watering should be done once a week, from the tray, and more frequent during the warmer summer months. If they begin to wilt, water them and they should revive, but don't let them go too long without water.A water-soluble fertilizer can be used during the flowering months. My African Violets bloom late summer through early spring. Pruning of the plants help them to grow. Brown and dead leaves, as well as spent flowers, should be clipped with sharp scissors. This will encourage new growth. Occasionally, these violets will fall prey to insect pests, mealy bugs, aphids, spider mites. It is difficult to eradicate them as the leaves of the violets should not get wet with pesticides. If possible, through the infected plant away and start over, or cut a leave and propagate it to begin a new plant. Propagation of a leaf will take 3-4 weeks before roots will begin to grow. At this point it may be planted in the appropriate substrate, one that holds water but has good drainage.
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